cGaming is the conversion of paper-based bingo halls to cGaming Centres that offer, in addition to classic bingo games (such as paper bingo, paper break-open tickets and instant tickets), a wide variety of modern games with innovative technology and graphics, such as eBingo, Tap Tix electronic break-open tickets and Play on Demand (POD) games.
Charitable, non-profit and/or religious organizations can apply to participate at one of the four cGaming Centres located in Toronto and obtain a share of the net proceeds raised.
Your charitable, non-profit and/or religious organizations may apply for a cGaming eligibility review and permit if the organization can demonstrate that it:
If you have not applied for an eligibility review for the purpose of applying for placement at a cGaming Centre in Toronto within the past two years you are a new applicant.
New applicants must submit:
Your application will be assigned to a Lottery Licence Compliance Officer. It may take up to 45 working days for an application to be assigned.
If you have questions on the process and would like to speak to a staff member, please contact Gaming Services at lotterylicences@toronto.ca or at (416) 392-7037
If your organization is approved, you will be sent an approval letter and the next steps in the placement process. If your organization is not approved, a letter will be sent to you indicating the reason(s) for the denial.
If approved, the next steps will include:
Subject to availability, your organization will be considered for placement at one of the cGaming Centres in Toronto. If no availability exists, your organization will be placed on a cGaming Centre waiting list.
For the placement process, the following is required:
As a requirement of the cGaming program, a monthly report is due to the municipality no later than 45 days after the end of the previous month (for example, the November report is due mid-January). Monthly reports can be submitted online.
Report submission must include the following:
Supporting documents should include any relevant documentation relating to your organization’s activities during the reporting period, such as:
Download a guide on how to submit your report.
The cGaming Centre Charity Coordinator’s role is to support the Charitable Gaming Centre Association (CGCA), which is comprised of all organizations participating at a cGaming Centre. Their role and responsibilities as they relate to the City include:
cGaming Centre Charity Coordinators submitting monthly distribution reports and 6-month permit renewals can do so online, in-person or by mail. Please note that permit renewals can now be submitted in batches of up to 10 permits per document upload.
Save yourself time and apply online. Please have all required documents ready to upload before starting the application, as it requires 10-15 minutes to complete and cannot be saved. Download a step by step guide on how to submit a new application.
You must book an appointment at the Licence and Permit Issuing Office, 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Please arrive 10-15 mins early to check in and be on time for your appointment or you may be turned away and asked to re-book for another day and time, subject to availability.
You must bring a complete application as applications will not be accepted unless all the required documents are provided. Bring hard copies of all required documents and forms, including a recent photo if required. Digital copies of documents will not be accepted.
Payment can only be made by debit, credit or cheque. Cash will not be accepted.
To mail in your application, please send it to:
Gaming Services
Municipal Licensing and Standards
850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4C 5R1
360 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 1K5
www.deltabingo.com
Phone: 647-257-0338
Email: dbastclair@outlook.com
1911 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1L 2L6
www.dolphingaming.ca
Phone: 416-759-3066
991 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2K5
www.ramatorontoeast.com
Phone: 416-752-2635
1868 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON, M9M 1A5
www.deltabingo.com/our-locations/downsview
Phone: 416-747-1888